Woburn, MA · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
The Team We are seeking a Principal Data Engineer to join American Tower's Information Technology organization's Data & Analytics team. The team architects, builds, and optimizes cloud-native data ...
Woburn, MA · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
The Team We are seeking a Principal Data Engineer to join American Tower's Information Technology organization's Data & Analytics team. The team architects, builds, and optimizes cloud-native data ...
$120 - $160/hr
Principal Data Engineer Principal Data Engineer Job Type: Contract W2 Location: Johnston, RI or Charlotte, NC or Boston, MA Role Overview Principal-level Java engineer to design and build enterprise ...
$120 - $160/hr
Principal Data Engineer Principal Data Engineer Job Type: Contract W2 Location: Johnston, RI or Charlotte, NC or Boston, MA Role Overview Principal-level Java engineer to design and build enterprise ...
Raceland, LA · Remote
Principal Data Engineer Location: Remote POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a dedicated Principal Data Engineer .The candidate will lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise data ...
Raceland, LA · Remote
Principal Data Engineer Location: Remote POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a dedicated Principal Data Engineer .The candidate will lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise data ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$106K - $127K/yr
Principal Data Engineer Location: Houston, TX - 4 days/week onsite Duration: Full time / Direct Hire The Principal Data Engineer within the Data Science and Analytics team, plays a crucial role in ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$106K - $127K/yr
Principal Data Engineer Location: Houston, TX - 4 days/week onsite Duration: Full time / Direct Hire The Principal Data Engineer within the Data Science and Analytics team, plays a crucial role in ...
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
The Principal Data Engineer will own the design, delivery, and maturity of production-grade data pipelines and data platforms, with a primary emphasis on real-time streaming, IoT telemetry ...
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
The Principal Data Engineer will own the design, delivery, and maturity of production-grade data pipelines and data platforms, with a primary emphasis on real-time streaming, IoT telemetry ...
The Principal Data Engineer will own the design, delivery, and maturity of production-grade data pipelines and data platforms, with a primary emphasis on real-time streaming, IoT telemetry ...
The Principal Data Engineer will own the design, delivery, and maturity of production-grade data pipelines and data platforms, with a primary emphasis on real-time streaming, IoT telemetry ...
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
The Principal Data Engineer will own the design, delivery, and maturity of production-grade data pipelines and data platforms, with a primary emphasis on real-time streaming, IoT telemetry ...
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Philadelphia, PA · On-site
The Principal Data Engineer will own the design, delivery, and maturity of production-grade data pipelines and data platforms, with a primary emphasis on real-time streaming, IoT telemetry ...
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
The Principal Data Engineer will own the design, delivery, and maturity of production-grade data pipelines and data platforms, with a primary emphasis on real-time streaming, IoT telemetry ...
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
The Principal Data Engineer will own the design, delivery, and maturity of production-grade data pipelines and data platforms, with a primary emphasis on real-time streaming, IoT telemetry ...
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$100K - $110K/hr
Principal Data Engineer - Principal Data Engineer Job Type: Contract W2 Location: Johnston, RI or Charlotte, NC or Boston,MA Role Overview: Principal-level Java engineer to design and build ...
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Charlotte, NC · On-site
$100K - $110K/hr
Principal Data Engineer - Principal Data Engineer Job Type: Contract W2 Location: Johnston, RI or Charlotte, NC or Boston,MA Role Overview: Principal-level Java engineer to design and build ...
The Principal Data Engineer is responsible for the design, structure, and maintenance of data projects ensuring the accuracy and accessibility of data relevant to an organization or a project. In ...
The Principal Data Engineer is responsible for the design, structure, and maintenance of data projects ensuring the accuracy and accessibility of data relevant to an organization or a project. In ...
Plymouth, MI · Remote
$109K - $130K/yr
Principal Data Engineer Company: Birdi Work Type: Remote Employment: Full Time Location: US Seniority: Senior Level Technologies: Tableau, Tableau Server, SSIS, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Python, SSRS ...
Plymouth, MI · Remote
$109K - $130K/yr
Principal Data Engineer Company: Birdi Work Type: Remote Employment: Full Time Location: US Seniority: Senior Level Technologies: Tableau, Tableau Server, SSIS, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Python, SSRS ...
Germantown, WI · On-site
Role OverviewThe Principal Data Engineer is a senior technical authority responsible for defining the organization's data architecture, setting long-term technical strategy, and solving the most ...
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Germantown, WI · On-site
Role OverviewThe Principal Data Engineer is a senior technical authority responsible for defining the organization's data architecture, setting long-term technical strategy, and solving the most ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
Principal Data Engineer *** Please note, this role is not open to third party candidates or agencies and does not provide sponsorship opportunities now or in the future. This opportunity is ...
Springfield, MO · On-site
Principal Data Engineer *** Please note, this role is not open to third party candidates or agencies and does not provide sponsorship opportunities now or in the future. This opportunity is ...
The Principal Data Engineer is a senior hands-on engineering role responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable data services, streaming data solutions, data pipelines, and cloud-based ...
The Principal Data Engineer is a senior hands-on engineering role responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable data services, streaming data solutions, data pipelines, and cloud-based ...
The Principal Data Engineer is a senior hands-on engineering role responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable data services, streaming data solutions, data pipelines, and cloud-based ...
The Principal Data Engineer is a senior hands-on engineering role responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable data services, streaming data solutions, data pipelines, and cloud-based ...
NY · On-site
$180 - $240/hr
Summary**We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Data Engineer to provide technical leadership for mission-critical Security/Product Master Data Platforms and other enterprise-scale data ...
New Orleans, LA · On-site
The Principal Data Engineer is an enterprise-level technical expert responsible for architecting complex data solutions, designing cross-domain frameworks, and shaping the organizational data ...
New Orleans, LA · On-site
The Principal Data Engineer is an enterprise-level technical expert responsible for architecting complex data solutions, designing cross-domain frameworks, and shaping the organizational data ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$197 - $314/hr
Role DescriptionAs a Principal Data Engineer for AgentExchange, you will serve as the chief data architect and technical authority powering our next-generation product analytics and AI platform. In ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$197 - $314/hr
Role DescriptionAs a Principal Data Engineer for AgentExchange, you will serve as the chief data architect and technical authority powering our next-generation product analytics and AI platform. In ...
Irving, TX · On-site
As a Principal Data Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing scalable and robust data solutions that enable efficient data processing, storage, and retrieval.
Irving, TX · On-site
As a Principal Data Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing scalable and robust data solutions that enable efficient data processing, storage, and retrieval.
Durham, NC · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
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Durham, NC · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
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A Principal Data Engineer is a senior-level technical role responsible for designing, building, and maintaining large-scale data infrastructure. They lead data engineering teams, establish best practices, and ensure efficient data pipelines to support analytics and machine learning. This role involves working with cloud platforms, big data technologies, and distributed systems to optimize data processing. Principal Data Engineers collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making. Their work is critical in enabling organizations to leverage data effectively for insights and innovation.
As a Principal Data Engineer, your day-to-day responsibilities generally include designing and optimizing large-scale data pipelines, developing architectural strategies, and overseeing the implementation of robust data solutions. You'll collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure the organization's data infrastructure is efficient, scalable, and secure. You may also mentor junior team members, review code, and set data engineering best practices. This role frequently requires balancing hands-on technical work with strategic planning and stakeholder communication to align data initiatives with business goals.
To thrive as a Principal Data Engineer, you need a deep understanding of data architecture, data modeling, ETL development, and distributed computing, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Proficiency with technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), as well as certifications in relevant tools or data engineering, is highly valuable. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and effective cross-functional communication are essential soft skills for this role. These combined abilities enable Principal Data Engineers to design scalable data solutions, drive engineering best practices, and lead complex projects to successful completion.
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We are seeking a Principal Data Engineer to join American Tower’s Information Technology organization’s Data & Analytics team. The team architects, builds, and optimizes cloud-native data foundations that enable analytics, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and enterprise-scale data products.
Day to day you will design and evolve the enterprise data platform, lead complex solution design, and embed governance enforcement through technical controls. As a Principal Data Engineer, you will set engineering standards, mentor engineers, and collaborate extensively with decentralized analytics teams across the Global Operations, Finance, and Sales departments to accelerate value delivery.
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Telecommunications
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Boston, MA, US
1995
